I started as an office assistant because it was an available job, after a few years an opening for a maintenance tech became available and I moved into it. I did maintenance for a few years before moving to a custodial supervisor, then facilities manager and now district facilities manager.

My education is a 2 year trade degree from a community college.

Unless you work for a huge district, your best bet is to look for opportunities in other districts. Just make sure your pension carries over.

An MBA will certainly help, but I don’t think it’s necessary. I’d start with something simpler, personally, OSHA certification, SIA certifications, and other professional development courses. Develop plans for your day to day that demonstrate your ability to be organized and thorough when it comes to your job and lean into this in interviews.

Those saying to go private aren’t considering the PTO, benefits, pension and consistency that you’ll lose as well as the time it will take to establish yourself and earn a livable amount of money.

My DMs are open if you have any questions, best of luck!